noun
Meaning 1
The most severe form of leishmaniasis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, in which the parasite migrates to the internal organs such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, often resulting in the death of the host.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: VL, kala-azar, Dum Dum fever, black fever
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: leishmaniasis, disease, condition